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MMCC2120 – Arts and Entertainment Industries
2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor and Lecturer
Stefan Solomon
Contact via Email
Building 10HA, Room 152
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Creativity lies at the core of the contemporary arts and entertainment industries. In this unit, we will explore a number of themes around creative work, including the performing arts. We explore how individuals work within creative collaborations, and how such collaborations or groups may be administered within the arts and entertainment industries. We will consider and investigate creative career options in the arts and entertainment industries, which will also involve discussion of cultural policies and the changing arts business environment. Prior arts or performing arts experience is not required. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: evaluate the structure and dynamics of contemporary arts and entertainment industries.
- ULO2: generate ideas relating to the arts and entertainment industries.
- ULO3: collaborate in ways that involve creative processes, critical thinking, problem solving and strategy.
- ULO4: synthesize creative and cultural industries literatures.
- ULO5: identify the major themes, issues and debates relating to the creative and cultural industries.
- ULO6: apply concepts to specific arts and entertainment industry case studies.
Assessment Tasks
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General Assessment Information
Assessment Standards and the MQ Assessment Policy
Assessment standards in this unit align with the University's grade descriptors, available at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment
Feedback
Feedback on assessments and student learning will be provided in a range of ways. Students will receive formal individual feedback on their assessments in the form of general, rubric and in-text comments attached to assignments marked in Grademark/Turnitin. They may receive further individual feedback from the unit staff in email communication and personal consultations.
Late Submission Penalty
“Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.”
Requesting a Remark
See the following MMCCS Session Re-mark Application Form: http://www.mq.edu.au/pubstatic/public/download/?id=167914
Delivery and Resources
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CLASSES
MMCS220 Arts and Entertainment Industries will feature a one-hour lecture that will take place on Mondays at 9am in 10HA (10 Hadenfeld Ave) T1 Theatre. Lectures will be recorded using the Echo360 system. A number of lectures will be provided by guests with special knowledge in different topics. From Week 2 onwards, students are also required to attend a tutorial; several options are available on Mondays after the lecture.
ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
Written assessments (or the written components of an assessment, such as Assessment 2 - Collaborative project script and reflection) for this unit are to be submitted online via Turnitin, which can be accessed through the MMCC2120 iLearn site.
UNIT READINGS
Please access the listed weekly readings via Leganto on the MMCC2120 iLearn site. These will be used in discussion during tutorials and it is expected that you will utilise relevant readings in your written assessments. Additional recommended readings will also be listed on Leganto, with supplementary materials added as the semester progresses.
Please be advised that the unit schedule is subject to revision; refer to the iLearn site for any updates to this schedule.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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Student Services and Support
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Student Enquiries
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